Didn’t really know much about Bern, except that it is the capital of Switzerland but not their biggest city. So it was a lovely surprise …Read More

While in Zermatt we visited the Mountaineers’ Cemetery. A very emotional experience. So many young men, and a few women, who lost their lives on …Read More

Well that was the trip of a lifetime! The most spectacular views all the way, of the Swiss alps and the little hamlets along the …Read More

There just happened to be a chocolate factory near Lugano, so with a short train trip we got there and went straight to the tasting …Read More

When planning the trip from Venice to Lugano in Switzerland, we had one night to stop along the way and so I looked at the …Read More

So for our last day in Venice we had a few things on the list. First was a vaporetto ride on the Grande Canale which …Read More

So we made it to Venice. Our apartment is brilliant. Views of the canal from every window as well as our own local bell tower …Read More

As we strolled around Bologna we saw some gorgeous shops with their Easter displays in the windows. Photos below are some of them. We will …Read More

We have managed to have a lot of time looking around the Book Fair in between my rostered times at the desk. Some of the …Read More

Walked through a market street area in Bologna on the way to the fair this morning. Lots of shops getting their Easter displays up which …Read More

We got out to the fair this morning at about 11:00am after a nice stroll through town. As per usual it was bustling with children’s …Read More

There are always funny signs etc to read when travelling. Here are a few of them. These are the instructions at the laundromat in Vernazza. …Read More

No need for an exercise bike or walking machine here. Just walking to and from our digs gives us enough exercise for the day…however we …Read More

Just a quick post. I bought two cheap watches from K-Mart before leaving. Two for $20… both with different style wrist bands. Have the watch …Read More

This morning I balanced out my breakfast chocolate croissant (filled with Nutella I fear) with four prunes. Someone’s gotta do it. Yes, I am in …Read More